The U.S. government led by Donald Trump has signed a new and important agreement regarding the future of Greenland, ending months of tensions over Trump's requests to acquire this territory located in the North Atlantic.
Details of the Security Agreement
Trump announced at the United Nations General Assembly in New York that this agreement gives the U.S. "permanent control over the security and all other needs" of Greenland. He added: "We will have full capability to do what is necessary to defend the American continent as well as Europe and other places."
According to this agreement, no enemy of the United States is allowed to have a military presence in Greenland or make sensitive investments without written approval from the U.S.
Military Projects in Greenland
Trump also promised to establish two "very large military bases" in this territory and stated that during the negotiations, he formed a "bond" with the "beautiful" people of Denmark and Greenland. At the signing ceremony, which was attended by Mette Frederiksen and Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the Prime Ministers of Denmark and Greenland, he said: "I know this will be a long-term and extraordinary relationship."
Frederiksen also thanked Trump for this agreement, calling it a good deal for the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland that will prevent the presence of enemies and potential rivals. She said: "Seventy-five years ago, we signed an agreement to defend Greenland. Today we are signing a bigger and better agreement — an agreement that can last forever."
Nielsen also stated that the land of Greenland has supported U.S. security since World War II, saying: "We will remain a steadfast friend of the United States and part of the Western coalition. Your security is our security, and our security is your security."
Earlier this year, Trump raised concerns among European and NATO allies by attempting to annex this independent Danish territory. Denmark has been a member of this military alliance since its establishment in 1949.
